Central & South Asia Wrap: Muras United lift Kyrgyz Republic Cup; Paro lead the way in Bhutan

Mon, 18 Sep, 2023

Central & South Asia Wrap: Muras United lift Kyrgyz Republic Cup; Paro lead the way in Bhutan

Bishkek: Muras United emerged as champions of the Kyrgyz Republic Cup 2023 after they defeated Abdysh-Ata Kant while in the league, Alay stole a march on their challengers to move to the top of the standings.

There were also matches in the Bhutan Premier League and Turkmenistan Higher League as domestic football returned after the international break, so join the-AFC.com as we go through the action from Central and South Asia.

East Asia Wrap: Sanfrecce stun Vissel; Pohang close in on Ulsan

Mon, 18 Sep, 2023

East Asia Wrap: Sanfrecce stun Vissel; Pohang close in on Ulsan

Hong Kong: The battle for the league title in Japan took another twist this week as leaders Vissel Kobe were beaten 2-0 by Sanfrecce Hiroshima on Saturday leaving just one point between them and defending champions Yokohama F. Marinos in second place with seven games remaining. 

The title race in Korea Republic is also heating up as it enters the home stretch after Pohang Steelers defeated Suwon FC 2-0 on Saturday to move six points behind leaders and reigning champions Ulsan Hyundai, who continued their recent struggles with a 1-1 draw against Daejeon Hana Citizen. 
 
Shanghai Port moved another step closer to the league title in China PR with a 2-0 defeat of Changchun Yatai on Friday while there were also matches taking place in Hong Kong and Guam, so join the-AFC.com as we bring you up to speed with the action from across East Asia.

Preview - Group D: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Navbahor (UZB)

Tue, 19 Sep, 2023

Preview - Group D: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Navbahor (UZB)

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC will be on a mission to win the AFC Champions League™ title for a third time when they kick-off their 2023/24 campaign on Monday.

Denied by Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds last year, the Riyadh-based side face Uzbekistan's Navbahor in their opening Group D clash.

Preview - Group D: Mumbai City (IND) v Nassaji Mazandaran (IRN)

Mon, 18 Sep, 2023

Preview - Group D: Mumbai City (IND) v Nassaji Mazandaran (IRN)

Pune: Having impressed in their AFC Champions League™ debut last year, India's Mumbai City will be hoping to scale even greater heights in the 2023/24 edition.

In a memorable debut, Mumbai City became the first Indian team to win an AFC Champions League match en route to a second-place finish in Group B.

Preview - Group C: Al Ittihad FC (KSA) v AGMK FC (UZB)

Tue, 19 Sep, 2023

Preview - Group C: Al Ittihad FC (KSA) v AGMK FC (UZB)

Jeddah: Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad FC will look to hit the ground running when they open their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Group C campaign against AGMK FC of Uzbekistan on Monday.

The Jeddah-based side ended a 14-year wait for the Saudi Pro League title in 2022/23 but AFC Champions League glory has eluded them even longer, having won back-to-back titles in 2004 and 2005.

Preview - Group C: Air Force Club (IRQ) v Sepahan FC (IRN)

Tue, 19 Sep, 2023

Preview - Group C: Air Force Club (IRQ) v Sepahan FC (IRN)

Erbil: Air Force Club of Iraq and Islamic Republic of Iran's Sepahan FC are set for a thrilling clash in Group C of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Monday.

With Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad and AGMK FC of Uzbekistan also in the group, both teams know a winning start will be crucial if they are to enjoy successful campaigns.

Preview - Group B: Al Sadd SC (QAT) v Sharjah FC (UAE)

Tue, 19 Sep, 2023

Preview - Group B: Al Sadd SC (QAT) v Sharjah FC (UAE)

Doha: Qatar's Al Sadd SC will aim to avoid an early slip-up when they face Sharjah FC in their opening AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Group B tie on Monday.

Al Sadd will be on a mission to redeem themselves after suffering group stage elimination last season.